Surf Forecasts:
The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:
The surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at this stretch of coast.
Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a bummer. We're looking at a solid 16-day window starting on the 14th of August, and the truth is, there's a whole lot of nothing happening. The swell is tiny, the wind is a mess, and every single entry in the forecast is marked as poor surf conditions. It’s a long dry spell, almost two weeks of it.
The only spot on the radar is The Reef (Haifa), a beach and reef setup that's inconsistent and exposed to the west. It's a beginner-friendly wave, but with the conditions we're seeing, even that’s a tough ask. The water temperature is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first few days from the 14th through the 21st of August are just flat and choppy. Swell is barely cracking 2ft to 4ft, but it's coming from the WNW with short periods around 6 to 8 seconds. The wind is a constant cross to cross-on breeze, making what little wave there is a mess. The combined energy is weak, rarely breaking 100 (peak of 176 on the 16th afternoon, but still poor surf). It’s not worth paddling out.
From the 22nd of August onward, the swell drops even further, down to 1ft to 2ft. The wind lightens up a bit, but it's still onshore or cross-onshore. The wave energy is pathetic, reading single digits and low double digits. There's a brief moment on the morning of the 28th of August where it goes glassy, but the swell is a paltry 1ft. You'd be bobbing around on a lake.
The final day on the 29th of August sees a little uptick, with the swell pushing back to 3ft in the afternoon, and the energy jumps to 118 (moderate), but the wind is still cross-onshore, and the period is a short 6 seconds. It’s a tease, but not a solid one.
Bottom line: there are no good surf options in this whole 16-day window. The Reef is inconsistent, and the conditions are locking it out. It’s a complete blank run for the area. Maybe the wind will swing or a new swell will pop up, but on what we’ve got here, keep the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 62 | 49 | 60 | 68 | 99 | 147 | 185 | 138 | 123 | 117 | 76 | 71 | 65 | 57 | 33 | 32 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:18AM0.36m | 12:22PM0.39m | 00:46AM0.36m | 12:52PM0.36m | 1:13AM0.35m | 1:21PM0.32m | 1:41AM0.33m | 1:50PM0.28m | 2:10AM0.31m | 2:22PM0.24m | 2:48AM0.28m | 3:16PM0.20m | 4:08AM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM-0.00m | 6:14AM0.04m | 6:37PM0.02m | 6:47AM0.05m | 7:02PM0.04m | 7:20AM0.07m | 7:25PM0.07m | 7:55AM0.10m | 7:46PM0.11m | 8:37AM0.13m | 8:06PM0.14m | 9:47AM0.16m | 8:21PM0.17m | |||||||
 |  | |  | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | 49 | 60 | 2 | 99 | 147 | 185 | 138 | 123 | 117 | 76 | 71 | — | 57 | 33 | — | — | 12 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 62 | — | — | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | — | — | 32 | 19 | — | 14 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3375 | 2 | 2 | 3574 | 1058 | 4 | 3464 | 24 | 4 | 3574 | 4 | 80 | 2228 | 91 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2448 | 2228 | 2228 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North of Tel Aviv | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Israel | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the The Reef (Haifa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Reef (Haifa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef (Haifa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Reef (Haifa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
The Reef (Haifa) is 3 km (2 miles) from Haifa. If you plan a holiday in North of Tel Aviv, look for hotels and other accommodation in Haifa. Haifa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest